# polythene

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɑlɪθin/ · frequency rank #78,945

## Definitions
1. Synonym of polyethylene.

## Etymology
Contraction of polyethylene.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polythene